- Scenario
In June 2013
a number of operating internet surveillance programs.
mass surveillance, government secrecy, and the balance between national security and information privacy.
You are asked to investigate the ethics of the case, from an Australian perspective.
A. Start by reading Wikipedia’s article on the scandal:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_surveillance_disclosures_(2013– present)
B.In his own words, Snowden's ‘sole motive’ for leaking the documents was
"to inform the public as to that which is done in their name and that which
is done against them.”
Based on your understanding of morality, and of the issues around ethics in an electronic global society, are these internet surveillance programs providing a benefit to society or a threat? Why?
C. Provide a justification (maximum 2 pages) for the conclusion you have arrived at.
Edward Snowdon ‘leaked’ a series of top secret documents that
identified
This disclosure has
fuelled debates over
In his own words, Snowden's ‘sole motive’ for leaking the documents was
"to inform the public as to that which is done in their name and that which
is done against them.”
Based on your understanding of morality, and of the issues around ethics in an electronic global society, are these internet surveillance programs providing a benefit to society or a threat? Why?
[55 marks]
D. You will be marked for spelling and grammar.
[20 marks]
[10 marks]
E. You will be evaluated on the relevance and formatting of your references. [15 marks]
